Hundreds of angry Rodney Reed supporters rally outside governor's mansion

AUSTIN, Texas -- People of all ages, color, and background, showed up outside the Governor’s mansion, united with one goal in mind.

“Free Rodney Reed! Free Rodney Reed!” the crowd chanted.

In just 11 days, Rodney Reed is scheduled to be put to death. He’s served over 20 years in prison for the murder of Stacey Stites, back in 1996.

But, in recent weeks, new witnesses have stepped forward, claiming Reed’s innocence.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler too says Reed’s execution is unjust.

“There just seems to be a lot of doubt, and we shouldn’t be taking someone’s life - something that is irrevocable - and do that in a situation where there is so much doubt. I hope that the governor considers a reprieve,” said Adler.

The rally was put together by popular political activist Shaun King, whose petition to save Rodney Reed has garnered over two million signatures.

National Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt was at the rally, too.

“So, Governor Abbott here it is in black and white: due to our lack of consent, because the African-American community can feel neither safe nor happy with the current state of affairs, we present ourselves here at the seat of government in the great state of Texas, not to ask any questions, nor beg for mercy, but to make a declaration, in the form of an ultimatum. You call can repeat after me: Free Rodney Reed!” demanded Merritt.

Continuing their efforts to save Reed’s life, his family will continue their push Wednesday outside the Bastrop County Jail.